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On a list of "unlikely materials for glasses and cups" fish scales might rank pretty high. But wait until you see this. >

An interactive building toy, Plick, turns just about anything into a modular, programmable gadget. >

Power up with a bikini that doubles as a USB connector, charged by the sun. >

Oliver Hermanus’s Skoonheid has won at Cannes and now also at the Durban International Film Festival. >

Take a peek at James Victore speaking at AIGA. Then experience his expertise live in Cape Town. >

The city was the canvas for design interventions at the 2011 Stellenbosch TedX event. >

Dyslexie is a new typeface that may help dyslexics read. >

Light sensors in the folds of a dress transforms it into something that becomes a mediator between the wearer and the environment. >

Nendo's new flashdrive blurs the line between organisation in the physical and virtual worlds. >

The Fluid Type typeface could make learning your ABCs a whole lot more interesting. >

Hat-trick has created a new visual identity for the Action on Hearing Loss charity, making their message loud and clear. >

Andrew Tshabangu’s photographic work is an exploration of the way that people inhabit their living spaces. >

The Pico collection of ceramics by the Bouroullec Brothers emphasises the natural characteristics of the material. >

Extending the application of materials, Shmuel Linski used raw concrete to create speakers. >

Create your own pen with the DIY Pen. No additional tools or materials needed, except a hairdryer. >

Hat-trick’s branding for Great British Chefs is based around an iPhone and iPad app, featuring more than 180 recipes. >

Street lights with adjustable components are ideal for illuminating public spaces. >

Sewing is made simple with Jungeun Lee’s Wrapped Garment, which eliminates the need for sewing, cutting or weaving. >

What if sand and sunlight could be used as the raw energy and material to produce glass objects using 3D printers? >

After 25 years as one of the leading and most respected design publications in the world, Design Week has closed. >

From a neglected concrete structure the Heroes Monument in Bogota, Colombia has been transformed into a vibrant cultural space. >

A new structure in Spain incorporates a skate park, street theatre stage, graffiti wall, climbing wall and more, and it’s all for youth. >

Typewriters may be a relic from a bygone era but Keira Rathbone still uses this old machine to create interesting works of art. >

Trollbäck + Company have released a video iPhone app called +loop. >

Ice-cream, sweets and fizzy drinks is great but Hat-trick has an idea to get kids to opt for carrots, tomatoes and lean meat at parties. >